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MetaRename vs NameChanger: catalog facts
MetaRename	NameChanger
Paid Free download, with a license sold through the NeededApps store or the Mac App Store.	Free Free download.
macOS	macOS
Renames using camera, date and location metadata Filters files by metadata conditions	Live preview of new names as you type Regular expression and sequence renaming
macOS only Requires a license for full use	macOS only No metadata-based renaming mentioned
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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